Using AI to identify bacterial species from microscope images
Official title: Development and Evaluation of Rapid Bacterial Species Identification for Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear Using Image Analysis AI
Run by GramEye · NCT06519032 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if artificial intelligence can help doctors quickly and accurately identify certain bacteria from microscope images in patients getting AFB smear tests.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GramEye Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Suita, Osaka) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 20, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06519032 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have had an AFB smear test ordered as part of their diagnostic evaluation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone an AFB smear test will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop artificial intelligence technology that can detect and classify Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) from microscope images of fixed glass slides. By analyzing these images, the study seeks to improve the speed and accuracy of bacterial species identification in patients undergoing AFB smear tests. The approach leverages advanced image analysis techniques to enhance diagnostic capabilities in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections, leading to timely and appropriate treatment for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in medical imaging is a growing field, this specific application for AFB identification is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in whom acid-fast bacilli(AFB) smear test was ordered Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion criteria
Where it's running
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Osaka University Hospital
Suita, Osaka, Japan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tatsuya Yamada, M.D.
- Email: tatsuya.yamada@grameye.com
- Phone: 7028060149
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.